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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,563 and 627,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,563 and 627,924 is: 1,307,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,563 : 627,924 = 627,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,563/627,924 = 627,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,563x = 627,924 × 627,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,563x = 394,288,549,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,288,549,776/301,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,483.18

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